RN | Inpatient Oncology

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Starting Pay Rate Range

$32.60 - $40.75

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

Openings may include Full Time, Part Time or PRN (as needed) hours per week.

As a healthcare professional, the Registered Nurse is responsible for facilitating compassionate and personalized care to patients by applying the principles of nursing science. They focus on optimizing health and healing, preventing illness and injuries, reducing suffering, and advocating for the highest level of care. The nurse works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, families, and support systems to enhance patient outcomes.
• The advancement of nursing practice and the maintenance of ethical standards are fundamental requirements of all Registered Nurses, as highlighted by the ANA (2010) in the Code of Ethics for Nurses:
• Regardless of the individual's social or economic status, the nurse practices compassion and respect in their professional interactions, acknowledging their inherent worth and unique character.
• Whether caring for an individual, a family, a group, or a community, nurses are dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives the best possible care.
• Upholding the patient's health, safety, and rights is a crucial aspect of the nurse's role.
• It is the nurse's obligation to perform individual nursing practice and to decide on the best course of delegating tasks that correspond with the responsibility of rendering excellent patient care.
• Along with their obligations to others, the nurse is obligated to maintain competence, safety, and integrity, and to continue personal and professional growth.
• The nursing professional actively engages in creating, upkeeping, and enhancing healthcare settings and job situations that promote top-notch medical care. This is done through both personal and group efforts and aligns with the profession's core principles.
• The nurse's involvement in practice, education, administration, and knowledge development is crucial to the progress of the nursing profession.
• To address health needs, nurses collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community members, on both local and global levels.
• The nursing profession, represented by both its associations and individual members, assumes the responsibility of voicing nursing values, preserving the credibility of the profession and its practice, and shaping societal policies.

Monument Health may also have various weekly hour openings available in the following areas:
• Medical/Surgical Departments
• Intermediate Care (Stepdown care from intensive care)
• Oncology
• Heart and Vascular Unit (Cardiac ICU Stepdown)
• Short Stay Observation Unit
• Home Care
• Hospice Care
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy
• Emergency Department
• Intensive Care Unit
• Pediatrics
• NICU
• Labor and Delivery
• Mother Baby

Monument Health offers qualified candidates a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages and benefits reflective of their education, experience, and responsibilities: • Supportive work culture • Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage • Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account • Instant pay is available for qualifying positions • Paid Time Off Accrual Bank • Opportunities for growth and advancement • Tuition assistance/reimbursement • Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends) • Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:
• Compiles detailed information relevant to the health situation of the healthcare user.
• Scrutinizing the evaluation data to identify the diagnosis or challenges.
• Determines expected results for a specialized plan of care geared solely to the consumer's health needs.
• Constructs a plan that proposes strategies and backups for obtaining projected results.
• Executes the outlined strategy and ensures the patient moves forward as intended.
• Proper coordination of care helps to avert the unnecessary repetition of diagnostic tests and treatments, reducing healthcare costs.
• Health teaching and promotion are practices that aim to promote healthy behaviors and a safe environment using a variety of strategies.
• As a consultant, advanced practice registered nurses and nursing role specialists utilize their expertise to shape strategies and improve the capabilities of others.
• Measures headway in reaching intended outcomes.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):
• Employing a methodical process to enhance nursing practice and increase its effectiveness
• Attains training and know-how that adheres to the latest developments in nursing
• Regular evaluation of one's nursing practice can help to identify areas of strength and areas that require improvement
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues to enhance their professional growth and maintain a positive work environment
• Providing quality care involves collaboration between nurses and their patients and their families
• It is mandatory for practitioners to adopt ethical guidelines into every area of their work
• Practitioners who incorporate research into practice are more likely to provide personalized, patient-centered care that addresses individual needs and preferences
• In addition to providing care, nurses must also be skilled in effective communication in order to collaborate with other healthcare providers and patients. Effective communication improves patient outcomes and helps to prevent errors
• Acts as a role model for other professionals in the field
• Embracing eco-friendly and safe practices is a wise investment that can help lower costs and improve operational efficiency
• Monument Health is committed to its core values of integrity, compassion, respect, and excellence, which guide all aspects of its operations and interactions with patients, staff, and the community.
• The state in which a Registered Professional Nurse is employed sets forth specific guidelines for their legal practices, and it is imperative for nurses to adhere to these regulations to ensure competent care is delivered and standards are met.
• Complies with ANA 2010 Prescribed Standards of Nursing Ethics.

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:
• Assist in maintaining documentation of nursing services and patient care.
• Take advantage of work-related apps such as company email, iLearn courses, employee engagement surveys, and materials on benefits and compensation, as well as policies and procedures, to stay engaged and as an active contributor to the organization.
• Consistently striving for avenues to advance the quality of patient care through novel and inventive troubleshooting.
• All additional responsibilities that may be prescribed.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:

Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Physical Requirements:

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Acute Nursing

Department

RCH Oncology-Nursing10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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